Narrative Opinion Summary
William Edward Dolan initiated an appeal against Karen A. Dolan in a case decided by the Supreme Court of North Carolina on May 10, 2002. The court upheld the previous ruling, affirming the decision made by lower courts. Plaintiff William Edward Dolan was represented by Kathryn K. Hatfield, while defendant Karen A. Dolan was defended by Jack W. Floyd. Additionally, A. Doyle Early, Jr. represented the North Carolina Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers as amicus curiae. Notably, Justice Edmunds did not participate in the consideration or decision of the case. The ruling is documented as 562 S.E.2d 422 (2002) and appears under case number 48A02.
Legal Issues Addressed
Appellate Review and Affirmation of Lower Court Rulingssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The Supreme Court of North Carolina reviewed and upheld the decision of the lower courts in the appeal initiated by William Edward Dolan against Karen A. Dolan.
Reasoning: The court upheld the previous ruling, affirming the decision made by lower courts.
Participation of Justices in Court Decisionssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: Justice Edmunds did not participate in the consideration or decision of the case, indicating that not all justices need to be involved in every case ruling.
Reasoning: Notably, Justice Edmunds did not participate in the consideration or decision of the case.
Role of Amicus Curiae in Judicial Proceedingssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The North Carolina Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers participated as amicus curiae, providing insight or expertise relevant to the case.
Reasoning: Additionally, A. Doyle Early, Jr. represented the North Carolina Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers as amicus curiae.